A specialist trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, October 17, 2022. 3 minutes The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dipped on Friday as fears over high interest rates next year loomed, although a cooler-than-expected inflation report kept losses in check. A Commerce Department report…
Moroadi Cholota is former PA of then Free State premier, Ace Magashule 3 minutes The legal battle between the state and Moroadi Cholota in the R255 million asbestos corruption case seems far from over. The state has refuted claims that Cholota, who is accused number 17 in the high-profile scandal, was treated unfairly and that…
Drops of water running from a tap. 1 minute Access to clean drinking water is still a major challenge in the Eastern Cape. In some areas, dams have been built but taps are still dry. One of the projects that aims to eradicate water scarcity is the construction of the Umzimvubu dam in the OR…
Source: Pexels This resilience persists despite high interest rates and inflation, which are now stabilising. According to the African Development Bank, Africa is projected to have 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, with East Africa anticipated to grow at 5.1% in 2024 and 5.7% in 2025. Kenya has emerged as a standout…
Family members of two people who died in a fire in the Kennedy Road informal settlement are appealing for assistance to bury their loved ones. A 25-year-old woman and her one-year-old child were killed when their house caught fire in the early hours of Saturday. A candle is suspected to have caused the fire. Over…
CHAIRPERSON of a Harare-based youth empowerment co-operative has appeared in court on a US$40 000 fraud charge. CHAIRPERSON of a Harare-based youth empowerment co-operative has appeared in court on a US$40 000 fraud charge. The accused, Lydia Dzvova (37) of Mabvuku high -density suburb, was granted US$100 bail on Monday when she appeared before magistrate…
IN a bold move to raise awareness on the plight of elephants, a group of local actors has created a thought-provoking drama which educates people on the conservation of elephants. IN a bold move to raise awareness on the plight of elephants, a group of local actors has created a thought-provoking drama which educates people…
1 minute The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes at the North Gauteng High Court. Live proceedings below:
FILE | The remains of a burnt car and a sign block the road after stick-wielding protesters marched through the streets, as violence following the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma spread to the country’s main economic hub in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 11, 2021. The trial of the alleged July 2021 unrest instigator, Bonginkosi…
Vehicle seen with headlights on, in rainy weather 2 minutes Weather experts are calling for greater public education to improve understanding and response to early warning weather systems. With South Africa’s weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, these systems are critical for saving lives and minimising damage. However, challenges persist in ensuring timely and effective action….
